Public Education
For the Love of Kitties, Leave the Lilies Alone
- April 12, 2022
- News, Pet Education
By Joan Eve Quinn, HEALS Program Director Who’s not thrilled to see happy flowers popping up their cheerful heads after a long, cold winter? In particular, lovely-looking lilies start appearing everywhere at this time of year, both indoors and out, especially as the spring holidays approach. The Easter lily,...
Winter Weather Warning: Antifreeze Dangers
- March 11, 2022
- News, Pet Education
By Joan Eve Quinn, Program Director Old man winter packs a punch of frigid weather risks for pets and antifreeze poisoning is among the worst of them. Guardian HEALS wants everyone to know that when a pet ingests antifreeze (ethylene glycol or EG) it’s a medical emergency that can...
Stay Safe on St. Patrick’s Day: Keep Alcohol Away from Animals!
- March 11, 2022
- News, Pet Education
By Joan Eve QuinnHEALS Program Director Four-leaf clovers, luck, and leprechauns lurk on the horizon as we march towards St. Patrick’s Day. A bright kelly-green break from the winter doldrums, parades, and parties are heading our way. For many, the cheerful celebrations historically include the alcoholic beverage of your...
Gift Your Pet Some Love – But Not Chocolate on Valentine’s Day!
- February 8, 2022
- News, Pet Education
By Joan Eve Quinn, Program Director Valentine’s Day delivers a joyfully warm respite from the cold winter chill. It’s also a good excuse to binge on sweet treats–chocolate being among our favorites. From tiny tasty truffles to tall table-top sculptures, who doesn’t wish they had some chocolate right now?...
Thinking About Buying Health Insurance For Your Pet?
- January 6, 2022
- News, Pet Education
By Joan Eve Quinn, Program Director Guardian HEALS urges pet owners to consider purchasing health insurance for their furry family members. Having a pet health insurance policy in place to cover visits to your family veterinarian’s practice—and at advanced 24-hour specialty and emergency hospitals—can help tremendously in times of...
A PET FOR A HOLIDAY GIFT?
- December 16, 2021
- News, Pet Education
– What you need to think about before making that forever purchase – (Brewster, NY) How much is that doggy in the window? What could be a better holiday gift–a puppy or a kitty cat! Dr. Jason Berg, DMV, DACVIM, Chairman of the Board of of Guardian HEALS, and founder of...